Robert E. Lee By:Amanda Coon and Danielle Gameon

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Date Born: January 19, 1807


Date of Death: October 12, 1870



Highest Rank/Office Held: general of major battles.



Other Significant Ranks/Offices Held: He was the president of the state of Washington and the Lee University.

**There is also a memorial home that is called Arlington House for Robert E. Lee and George Washington.


here's the link to check it out.
http://www.nps.gov/archive/arho/tour/home.html


Significant Events: Robert won victories of major battles. Seven Days Battle, Second battle of Bull Run,Battle of Cold Harbor, Battle Of Gettysburg, and much more battles.



Why should people know about this individual?

People should know that he grew up in a normal family with a general such as his father. He got married and had seven children. He went to school and became a commander in the civil war era. He was in major battles and won major battles. Lee was the American Military Leadership that helped the civil war out. And still today he is remembered.






References.
http://www.us-coin-values-advisor.com/images/Robert-E-Lee.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_E._Lee

http://www.civilwarhome.com/leebio.htm